Beer and rugby go hand in hand and The RBS Six Nations, which kicks off this weekend, is the highlight of the rugby calendar - so where better to watch the rugger than down the pub?

To help you plan your beer-fuelled day of rugby we have chosen our six favourite pubs to watch the Six Nations*.

But first here's some vital information and dates for your diary:

Scotland and Italy are both at home in the opening weekend with tough ties against Ireland and Wales while England go head-to-head with France at Twickers.

Defending champions England take on France at Twickenham this weekend

Saturday, February 4

Scotland v Ireland at BT Murrayfield Stadium 2.25pm

England v France at Twickenham Stadium 4.50pm

Sunday, February 5

Italy v Wales at Stadio Olimpico 2pm

The RBS Six Nations kicks off this weekend

Where to watch

THE CORK

11-12 Westgate Buildings, James Street West BA11EB 01225 333582

Always been a popular place to watch sporting action, The Cork does great food and has a large projector screen upstairs showing all the games.

THE PIG & FIDDLE

2 Saracen Street BA15BR 01225 460868

Another favourite for sport fans, The Pig is a proper rugby pub with sporting memorabilia and jerseys all over the walls.

FLAN O'BRIENS

21 Westgate Street BA11EP 01225 312914

Flan's is the place to be to cheer on the boys in green and enjoy a pint or two (or three or four or ...) of Guinness. Great atmosphere guaranteed.

SARACENS HEAD

42 Broad Street BA15LP 01225 426518

Opened in 1713, Bath's oldest pub was renovated last autumn "from top to bottom". The highlight of the revamp was seven new 4K high-resolution televisions and a second projector so sports fans can watch more live sport.

THE TRINITY

James Street West BA12DA 1225 469456

A great pub to watch sports in a relaxed atmosphere, the pub will be showing all the games on a big screen and serves great ales too

BATH BREW HOUSE

14 James Street West BA12BX 01225 805609

The Bath Brew House will be going all out for the Six Nations, with extra bars, a hot dog stand and matches screened on projectors. With its very own micro brewery, Bath Brewhouse, serves quality beer.as Molloys on Barton Street)

*THE CANON

1 Barton Street BA11HQ 01225 789106

I know we said six pubs for the 6 Nations, but we thought we should mention The Canon (formerly known as Molloys on Barton Street). Recently reopened after a £200,000 investment The Canon is also showing all the 6 Nation rugby matches as well as Super Bowl 51 featuring the Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots. Gridiron fans can enjoy the USA's premier sporting event on Sunday from 10pm, kick off at 11.30pm and the bar is open until 5am. Admission is free